Ethernet Shield for Arduino - W5500 Chipset

The W5500 Ethernet Shield for Arduino by Seeed Studio is an excellent solution to connect your projects to the internet using just one chip. It's similar to the Arduino Ethernet Shield but comes with a newer chipset. This shield supports both TCP and IP protocols in TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, and PPoE formats. The low - lying RJ45 ethernet port allows you to stack another shield on top. The board features a microSD card holder and operates at 5V. It needs an Arduino (either Uno or Mega) to work. Check out the Seeedstudio Wiki for more info. We suggest using this library fork with the shield; it's like the original Ethernet library but with W5500 - chip support. Note that this product doesn't have PoE support, but you can add it with a PoE splitter. We have a version that supplies 5V at a max of 2.4 Amp through a micro USB connector. Just make sure your Arduino - compatible device can be powered via a micro USB connection.

Using this Arduino Ethernet Shield is easy. First, connect the shield to your Arduino board, either an Uno or a Mega. Then, use the RJ45 port to connect to your network. You can store data on the microSD card holder if needed. Remember, this shield works at 5V, so ensure your power supply is appropriate. To enhance functionality, we recommend using the suggested library fork. Note that it doesn't come with PoE support, but you can add it with a PoE splitter. When using the version with the micro USB connector, make sure your Arduino - compatible device can handle power from it. For maintenance, keep the shield clean and free from dust. If you run into any issues, refer to the Seeedstudio Wiki for help.